Once again, the left is saying to the Chief Justice, “nice little Supreme Court you got here. Too bad if anything was to happen to it.” Only 5-4 decisions for the outcomes the  left like — like NFIB v. Sebelius – are “legitimate.” 5-4 decisions the other way imperil “the court itself.” By making this a personal appeal to Chief Justice Roberts, either to side with them or pay a political price, they once again risk tainting a ruling in their favor as being based on the very political considerations they themselves urge upon the Chief Justice. And the outcome of the last case has only encouraged them to run this play as long as it appears to work.

(source: Lobbying the Chief Justice (again) – The Washington Post)

Once the nihilists start winning, we all start losing.  You have to know how to refuse the Vandals outside the gates, or you’re stuck with ’em (just ask Leo about Genseric).  Even Danegeld is better than inviting Hengist and Horsa over for dinner.